Whats best to say when helping others?

[mrsdragon]

Sorry for the vague title.... having some brain malfunctions this morning - I sure hope I can spit this out right ;)

Anyway.... I'm involved in a large support site and several times each day I need to reach out to someone who needs some reassurances and guidance. I tell them that I will keep them in my thought and prayers. simply because if I say I'll keep them in my thoughts and dedications they go HUH? :confused: :confused:

Is there an easier way or another way to let people know that I'm thinking about them without confusing them or even worst... having them send me private messages trying to save me from going to hell (and YES, I get those a lot). :) ;)

[pinlighter]

Honestly, I can't think of a better way. :)

Being misunderstood is sometimes the price of trying to do good.

[Teufelhunden]

well though if you look at it, our Hel is not that bad a place lol...

[mrsdragon]

-well though if you look at it, our Hel is not that bad a place lol...


You have a great point there! You'd be surprised how often I get PM's from these women thinking they can HELP me.... and get really upset when I tell them thanks, but no thanks, I don't need help ;)

[Lonnie]

My Brother is, or rather was, a methodist preacher. Usually upon parting company he would make a comment such as "I pray for you everyday" to which I would reply "Thanks, I pray for you as well". First time it kinda took him abit by surprise. It never dawned on him that christians are not the only ones who use prayer. Now the form and content of our prayers would probably be vastly different, but the thing in common is the mention of our Family and Friends... But, that's just MHO...

[mrsdragon]

Thanks your insight helps me as well. I'll just continue to say what I say and leave it at that. ;)

[Katia]

Alot of the time I will say, You will be in my thoughts, and that seems to be enough generally speaking! That along with some Nietzsche quotes and I consider it a job well done :D